Your new company A boutique foreign bank, headquartered in Asia, pr. The institution offers a stable platform with a collaborative culture and strong regional footprint.
Your new role - Act as MLRO and Head of FCC, overseeing AML/CFT framework and financial crime risk management
- Lead transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, sanctions screening, and KYC/CDD controls
- Serve as key contact point with regulators, managing inspections, audits, and regulatory submissions
- Provide advisory to business units on financial crime risks, product governance, and regulatory changes
- Develop and enhance FCC policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Lead and manage a lean FCC team, driving performance and continuous improvement
- Drive system and process enhancements to strengthen controls and efficiency
What you'll need to succeed - Proven experience in Financial Crime Compliance within a banking environment
- Prior MLRO experience or readiness to take on statutory MLRO responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of HKMA regulations and AML/CFT requirements
- Experience managing regulatory engagements, audits, and inspections
- Ability to lead and influence stakeholders across business and senior management
- Strong communication skills and strategic mindset
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or share your profile to rowina.lo@hays.com.hk
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